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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
PAYMASTER BASINS ROBBFK,
Charley Parker Gets Robbed Himself of
His Stolen Funds

OMAHA. Neb., Aug. 12-The arrest of
Charles Parker, the cowboy and highway
man, who last spring robbed Paymaster
Bash of $4,000 at Antelope Springs, w r.,
mas developed some very sensational fea-
lures. Parker was arrested in Logan
county, Neb., where he located after the
robbery and went into business with the
stolen money. He built rude store 50
miles northwest of the village of Candy
and pur chased a lot of horses and cattle.
His money being all new bills he was soon
suspected. Deputy Sheriff Carter, with a
strong posse, undertook to arrest him on
a warrant charging robbing of Paymaster
Bash. Parker fired several shots and
stood off the posse, after which they let
him alone. He was closely watched, how
ever A few days ago Bagnall, Lucas
and johnson went to Parker's store, and
getting the drop on him while he was eat
ing his supper, arrested him. They claim
ca to be deputy United States marshals-
6ut,. in fact, they were frauds,
Taxing Parker into the hills, they rob.
bed him of S2l00 and also OF a horse
They then let him 90. The horse, how.
ever, belonged to another party, who
caused the arrest of Bagnall, Lucas and
Johnson at Plum Creek on Wednesday.
these men secured their release through
the aid OF lawyers, who got most OF their
money as fees. Parker, who had followed
the three men as far as Candy, was ar
rested there by Sheriff Doane after des
perate fight. Parker drew a revolver and
KNIFE, but was tightly held by Doane
Parker then got one of Doane's fingers i'm
his mouth and held it there and severely
stabbed him in the arm. A crowd dis
armed Parker, who still held on to
Doane's finger, and would not let go I'M
III some one ran Il knife into his throat.
he then was bound hand and foot and
taken to North Platte last night A writ
or habeas corpus was sworn out there and
his bail was fixed at $500, which he could
not give, and he will be taken to Chey-
enne, Paymaster Bash, it will be remem-
6ered, was tried by court martial for neg
llgenco and suspended until the amount
stolen by Parker is made good TO the gov
ernncnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
A MONTREAL THIEF CAUGHT.
Overtaken by an Officer while Flying TO
Nermont-His Booty Recovered

A Montreal despatch says Charles
Page, who swndled the Jacques CARTE
bank out of $4,000 by means of raised
check, was arrested Wednesday at a vii
lage called Versailles, within few miles
of the American boundary, Page imme-
diately on receiving the money crossed the
st. Lawrence to Longueville, where ne
hired buggy and was driven in the direc-
ton of st. Adams, Detective Gladu fol-
lowed about an hour afterward, accom-
panied by Duclos, Pages innocent dupe.
The prisoner was brought back to the city,
aud this morning appeared before the po-
lice magistrate. He pleaded guilty and
was committed for sentence to the Court
OF Queens Bench, which sits in Septem-
Der.
1t has transpired that Page raised an
other check for SO to $1,000, which he de-
posted in the saving department of the
Bank of Montreal, where he had private
account. He then drew out the amount
to his credit. The prisoner after his arrest
told where he had concealed the money
which he had buried in vacant lot in one
of the suburbs of the city Thirty-twc
thousand dollars in 500 bills were dug MP
Four hundred and tifty-one dollars were
found Oh the prisoner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
FOREIGN INrELLIGENCE.
How bismarck Bevens ed Himself for Rus
sin's SUPPORT TO France.

PARIS, Aug. 13.-Nictor Tissot has pub
lished an extract from a letter which he
asserts the late car wrote to his morgan
attic wife, the Princess Dolgorouki after
the Berlin congress. In the portion of the
letter made public the car says: "The
congress has been an immense misfortune
to Russia. Germany sold us. The Rus
sian statesman, who had full powers,
were not equal to their important mission
Bismarck has revenged himself for the
support gave France in 1875 during my
stay in Berlin" The letter is regarded
here as contirmatory of the revelations re.
Gently made by Gen. lie Flo.
The black stallion Atlantic, at Cleve
land Ohio, record 2:24i5, by Almont, dam
Isabella Clay, by Kentucky Clay, was sold
Wednesday by r. w. Davis, of West
Williamsfield, Ohio, to j. Fl. Goldsmith
Washingtonville, n. Y, price $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
FAIRCHILD'S OPINIONS,
The A II. Strengthened and Solidified
Recause of the Recent Nrit icisms

CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-A special from Madi
son, Wis, says COMMUNICATIVE Chief Fair
child states that the opposition to the
Grand Army of the Republic which re.
Gently sprung up has only tendency to
solidify it. The organization is growing
rapidly all over the country. The reports
Tor the last quarter received 50 far indi-
cate an increase of 1000 members In
the general circular issued by the COM
mander-in-chief to-day he said the attend
ance at the 2lst national encampment in
ST. Louis, September % and 30 will be so
large ii has been determined by the G.. A
Il. that the men and veterans of the late
war with the Sons of Veterans only shall
participate in the parade
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testihes
II can recommend Electric Bitters as the
very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case. One man took six
bottles, and was cured of rheumatism of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist.
Bellvllle, Ohio, aflrms: 1.-The best selling med
icine have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands of
Others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric Btters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half dollar bottle at Beaupre
& LowrCy' Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
r,ae Seizure of Stealing schooners.

AN FRANCISCO, Aug 19.-The steamer
st. Paul, which arrived from Behring sea
yesterday, brought additional details of
tbs seizure of British and American seal
.ins echooners by the revenue cutter Rush
Beside the vessels mentioned by Capt.
Sheppard in his official report he also seiz-
ed on August the American schooner
Angel Dolly, with 17s sealskins August
tlSe American schooner Ella with 800
ek.tDs. and August the British schooner
hlETed Adams, with 400 skins. Four
h1ndred and forty-three sealskns which
we've landed by British bottoms at the
A'rehouse of Lynde g. Hough on Popoff
IS md were also taken. 1t is estimated
"a & the aggregate value of all schooners,
1oes and outfits seized by the Rush be
. Zen July Q and August is not much
- 'V SlOQ,0O0 and the figure is placed
h higher by several good authorities.
= b. d, before the Angel Dolly was seized
heA captain, Alfred y. Tunis, was killed
~ the accidental discharge of a rife,
(Which be was dragging across the deck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Give them A ChancaI

That is to say, your lungs Also all your
breathing machinery. Very wonderful ma
chnery it Is. Not only the larger air-pass-
ages, but the thousands of little tubes and
cavities leading from them
When these are clogged and checked with
matter which ought not to be there, your
lungs cannot half do their work And what
they do they cannot do we'll.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneumonia, Ca
tarrh, consumption or any of the family of
of throat and nose and head and lung OBJ
structions, all are bad. All ought to be got
OF them That is to take Boschee's German
Syrup. which any druggist will sell YOU ut
IS cents II bottle. Even if everything else has
failed you, you may depend upon this for GER
tain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Cookers and Operators Adopt Sliding
scale.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 20.-A sliding scale
has been agreed upon between the cookers
and Carnegie interests An all day con.
ference with Supt. Lynch and the joint
committee of the miners and Amalgamated
and Knights of Labor organizations yes
terday, resulted in atiiXing the signatures
of the interested parties. 1t is thought
the scale as adopted Will prove satisfac-
tory throughout the region, and further
trouble Wll ne ohviatri
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

NEW YORK, Au. 2).-Interest in the
hull of the Scotch LAGER Thistle is TEN
porarily transferred to her rigging. This
morning the yachts big boom was taken
aboard and put in position, where the
crew, are polishing it. The gaff is on
lines are also being carefully inspected.
Capt Barr believes the yacht will be able
to try her racing rig in American waters
for the first time toward the last of next
wpaR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
Unanimously Agree that the Government
is in Deplorable Condition.

LONDON, Aug. 1S-The Daily News UNI
derstands that the government yesterday
decided to proclaim the Irish National
league.
The same paper says ut is difficult to
exaggerate the significance of Parnell's
speech This government of wiseacres
has seldom floundered into more des-
perately false situation.n
The Telegraph sees no reason to modify
is original opinion that the Lords amend
ments were deplorable error in tactics.
The Chronicle says: ut would be as
easy to make an empty sack stand up stiff
and straight as to support the govern
ments chameleon like policy A plague
on both your houses is the natural verdict
of English and Scotch unionists."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Death of CIeyeIand's Substitute

BATH, n. Y, Aug. 2l.-Presideut Ceve-
lands substitute during the war, George
Brinske, has just died. He had been suf-
feriug from consumption for some weeks,
and his condition mad been critical Tor
several days. His death was very sud.
den. He died at the Soldiers Home,
where he has been long time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
EFFECTS OF THE PROCLAIMING.
Chamberlain and Russell withdraw from
the Unionist PARTY

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Chamberlain andiT.
w. Russell 6have withdrawn from the
unionist party in consequence of the ypro
claiming of the Irish National league.
fhe proclaiming was the subject which
excited discussion in the lobies this even
ing. The Gladstonians assert the govern
ment is unjust and imprudent. The Par
nellltes say the government wish to create
trouble and outrage in Ireland during the
winter, that the proclamation will force
the EXTREMIST measures of the league and
that the government will shortly bitterly
repent Its action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
THE LEAGUE PROCLAIMED,
Bdifour Claims it is Dangerous Associa
ton.

LONDON, Aug. 19.-Balfour, the chief
secretary for Ireland, announced in the
afternoon that the government had pro
claimed the Irish National league. He
said the league was proclaimed as dan
gerous association under section six of the
irish crimes act amendment bill
recently made a law Cheers and coun-
ter cheers The government had thus
tANen the power conferred by statute to
prohibit and suppress the league
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Trotting at Manchester.

MANCHESTER. n. H., Aug. 10. - The
August trotting meeting was concluded
to-day. In the unfinished 23O race Bridge.
wood of Boston won. Time 2:3O. In the
2;35 class, X. II. II. |, Flossie II. ?, Charley
Z. 3, Paradox 4. Best time 2:37I6. In the
2:20 class, Joe Howe l, Black Jack 2. Best
time 2:22l/
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Prince Ferdinand's Troubles Begin.

PHILLIPoroLIs, Aug. 2l.-Prince Fer
dinand has refused to accede to the re-
quest of foreign consuls for an unofficial
interview. The French consul insisted
that the Catholic bishop lower the tri.
color which he displays. NJ. NJ. RadosIa-
voff and Tontchetf have refused to form
a ministry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
His Father Owned the Land,

ST. PAUL, Aug. 2l.-Talmadge A. Lam
bert, a young Washington lawyer, who
represents himself to be the son of David
ritory of Minnesota, has commenced pro.
ceedings to establish his title to AIS acres
on the shores of Lake Phalen valued at
$500, 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
The Government Backing Water.

LONDON, Aug. 1S.-In the House of
Commons William Henry Smith an
nounced the government would abandon
the 1.-THE rent charge bill, the technical
education bill, Goschen's revenue collec.
ton bill, the Irish constabulary bill and
other minor measures. He indicated the
measures the government intended to
proceed with, which include the land
allOt neut bill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Steamer and Crew Given up for Lost.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 21.-The English
steamer Madrid which sailed May % for
London via Bull River, South Carolina,
has been given up for lost with all on
board, captain and crew of %. The last
seen Of the missing steamer was on June
%, when she lett Norfolk where she had
coaled. The steamer and cargo was val
ued at $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

JAMEsToN, Aug 20-There is great ex.
element at Chautauqua over the fight be-
tween the assembly and cottage owners.
President Lewis Miller has JUST been ar
rested by A. @. Wade, attorner for cottage
owners, who claim $40, 900 damages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Flood a Msckey's Vast Losses.

NEW YORK, Aug. ia San Francisco
orrespondent gives history of the recent
disastrous California wheat deal. 1t i.
siainel that Flood & Mackey sunk from
80 OG0,t 20 to $S,000000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

NEW YORK, Aug 19.-The Atlas line
steamer Atlas ran down and sank the
schooner Lizzie Walton of Portland, Me-,
al Barnegat. The captains wife, daugh,
ley and two seamen were drowned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
surgeon Crawford Found Guilty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10--past Assistant
fG@rgeon Crawford, L. : n s'used upon
dSp0 ipformations Of Illicit re,a.Ions with a
yoanE girl, in violation Of the provisions
Of ehe Utah law was found guilty and
seatcnced to six months in Jail in each
-caee An appeal was noted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta. Ca:
Gcntlemen-For two years had severe case
OF eczema. used tar soaps, sulphur SOAPS and
various other remedies, and was prescribed for by
plumbers OF physicians, but found no relief Al
last determined to try the S. s. s. remedy and
sevenor eight bottles have thoroughly relieved
me, and you can use this certificate in any man,
ner you wish.
HUGO HAssxER1,
- Member of Thalia Theatre
New York, May 8, 1887.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 8. Atlanta Ga
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
HUSBAND FOR 100000.
.t.ll Heiress Pays "A life That sum to Pro-
Cnre a Divorce

a New York despatch says: 1t is good
deal to give 500, 900 for another woman,
husband. especially when the husband in
question is ID years older than the buyer.
ard the buyer is an attractive young lady
Of good social position. Yet that is the sum
which Miss Sarah Robins is said to have
paid, and, having got the man. she clung to
him with an infatuation which resembles
insanity. Miss Robins is the daughter Of a
David Robins, a rich builder of this city. who
Died in 1871, leaving a fortune of about
81, GOO, OOO which, after properprovison had
been made for the widow. was divided
equally between Sarah a. and her brother.
Francis F., now a stock broker ON Broad
street Like great many young ladies who
have nothing to do, she imagined that she
had some nervous trouble and put herself
1nder the care of Or johnson, 'profes-
scr" Of the massage treatment johnson
lived with his wife and daughter in fine
apartments at the Windsor hotel He paid
mis- addresses to Miss Robins and besought
her 10 marry him. and when she told him
chat she understood he was married, he re-
piled that he had been, but, thanks to an
Illinois divorce, he was free man Miss
Robins then consulted Mr.. Malcolm, the old
family lawyer, who warned her against
cumstances showed that there was Mrs.
johnson and a Miss johnson living with him
1T the Windsor
Several months elapsed and Miss Robins
lrle nds believed that she had seen the folly
u her contemplated marriage, but in July,
1883, she suddenly announced her intention
Of going to Europe. She sailed, and johnson
was passenger ON the same vessel. In the
meantime, the real Mrs. johnson was living
in New York Presently Mr.. Malcolm dis
covced that some queer divorce proceedings
were ON foot. He heard that Charles H.
Reed, Gulteau's lawyer, was mixed up with
them as the counsel for Miss Robins
WHY Miss Robins should have any legal con
neation with such matter was not clear to
Mr.. Malcolm. SO he went to Reed for in
$oi1natiop Reed frankly told him that in
cehalf of Miss Robins he had offered to pay
Mrs. johnson $50, 600 if she would get a di-
yOrce, but that she demanded 500, 600, and
ihe negotiations We're likely to fall through
They did not fall through however, Mrs
-Sohlson went to Chicago, and in July 1856.
ghe papers of that city announced that a di-
vorce had been granted to Augusta b.
Johnson from j. G. johnson for desertion,
and thot the homestead at Bloomington Ill.
whlrh town is said to be Johnson birthplace.
NJ $50, 600, and the custody of their
ia ~. Corinne, were given to the petit
ti"ae.. How much money She got from
.1lss Robins has not been ascertained
1ut Mr.. Malcolm has reason to believe
hat 1t was she demanded, 500, 900.
Hiss Robins is reported to be living in
sumptuous style in Centre Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Stanley Thought tn he SAT-.

ZANZIBAR, Aug 19-Well informed peo-
pie here regard as baseess the report that
Stanley has been murdered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
The Races at Utica

UTICA, n. Y, Aug. 19.-The closing day
at the Utica Park association trotting,
20 class, purse $1,000, Rare Ripe /, At
$500, Belle Hemlin /, Tom Rogers 2, best
time Ply
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Merit VIII win and receive public recognition
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
A Village Burned.

SPRINGFIELD, o.. Aug.-The village of
.Degratf, Logan county 1900 inhabitants
was almost entirely destroyed by fire last
Night, loss $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
SPEED AT SARATOGA,


SARATOGA, Aug. 19,-The first race to-
day of the proposed races was for the Ten.
nessee stakes for two year olds, $25 each
with 500 added, the second to get Sl5C
and the third $50 out OF the stakes. The
race was won by Emperor of Norfolk with
Van Leland second time, l:l9l4. Bets
were one To four on Emperor OF Norfolk.
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Charlotte Randow's Testimony.
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Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ca;

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NHOICE acre tracts,

For the next ten days viii offer the ch oicest
acre property ever put on the market, in
tracts of two, five and ten acres. Every acre
is perfect; high and healthy location; magplh-
cent view.
The Missouri Pacific railway already runs
alongside the entire length of this property.
Suburban trains are promised on this line as
far as SeymOcr Park, short distance beyond,
this property easy of access and giving quick
and sure connection with the business center
of the town. you can divide these acres into
elegant residence lots and get for one lot what
an acre now costs
Remember the permanent growth of the city
is westward. Acres that sold IN West Omaha
i've years ago for $500 cannot Ge bought to-day
for $40 900. Farther west, and only two or
three years acres went begging at 500 to
street and back OF Hsnscom Park.
What can you buy hem for to-day? Many
OF them are divided into lots that have sold as
high as 81 900. and west of the park q wealthy
syndicate has purchased every available acre
and are plating them into lots, and have at
present hundreds of men en- gagged in grading
streets and alleys and getting this property in
shape in anticipation of the boom that will
come inside of W davs when the new car line
from Aanscom pNrk west is completed. Rails
and ties are now being delivered and work on
tho new railroad already started.
Don't wait and see this property sold and di-
vided Into lots and then say, well :, il had only
bought when they sold the acres, but buy now
before the boom begins and get the benefit Of
the advance Remember what has been made
on acre property during the last year, and th Ut
you can buy acres ut present as perfect, smooth
to $3.50; only One-fourth cash balance very easy
terms. Call and let us show you this property,
and II you are not satisfied after Il careful eX-
animation that 1t promises rs safe and sure
profit RS anything now on the market you will
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